Vicuna
(noun)
- A small camelid mammal that lives in the Andes mountains of South America, closely related to the llama and alpaca.
- The wool of this animal, which is very fine and soft, and is considered one of the most valuable natural fibers in the world.
Origin:
From spanish vicuña, from quechua wikuña.
Examples:
- The vicuna is a small, fleet-footed mammal that lives in the Andes.
- The vicuna wool is considered to be one of the finest and most valuable wools in the world.
- The vicuna is now considered an endangered species.
- The vicuna wool is used for high-end clothing and textiles.
- The vicuna is a national symbol of Peru.